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January 9, 2023
Issue No. 467
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from the entire Team at Sports Today! | |
Former Giants GM Brian Sabean takes on a new advisory role
with the New York Yankees
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Brian Sabean, Giants architect of three World Series titles, now with the Yankees
by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
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SAN FRANCISCO –The main brain trust that brought the first World Series title to the Giants, and a total of three World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014, has rejoined his original team, the New York Yankees. Sabean is now an executive advisor to senior vice president to the general manager of the Yankees, Brian Cashman.
Sabean is the man who was credited with shaping the New York Yankees during their dynasty of the late 1990s. “Saves” (one of his nicknames) was with the Giants for the past 30 years and served as senior vice president and general manager from 1996 until 2015. He scouted well in New York and also in San Francisco. Brian Sabean is one of the most accomplished baseball executives in recent history.
Giants fans might remember some of these names who came to San Francisco under Brian Sabean's reign, many via trades: J.T. Snow, Jeff Kent, Benito Santiago, Juan Uribe, Edgar Rentería, Ellis Burks, Pat Burell, Kenny Lofton, Robb Nen and others.
About returning to work for the Yankees he said: “It’s humbling. At my age, I really appreciate being wanted and needed,” Sabean said. “As I talked to Cash, I think it became organic as to how I could help the organization. I’m all in. I’ll do anything to help the Yankees win another World Series. Our family is thrilled, and we’re totally invested.”
At 66 years of age Sabean looks to another chapter of his life. Prior to ascending to general manager of the Giants, he was head of their baseball division from 1977 to 2018. He brought to the Giants all the success they never had (as far as winning) since the team moved to San Francisco in 1958.
Although he will never have a statue at Oracle Park, Brian Sabean is the only general manager in San Francisco Giants' history with three World Series rings.
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San Francisco 49ers 38
Arizona Cardinals 13
Sunday / January 8, 2023
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle's (85) two touchdown catches give him a team-high 11 touchdowns this season. | |
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San Francisco 49ers Pound
Arizona Cardinals
After a day-long power-outage, I headed out for batteries and some vittles so I could be back in time to listen to the game on radio, if necessary, or watch, if possible.
By the time I got out of the parking lot, Arizona and QB David Blough had scored on a trick, 75-yard pass-play TD to A.J. Green, and then missed the point-after. On my way home, the 49ers began to roar back, behind a run by Harvard Alum Juszczyk, #44 and a TD run by Christian McCaffery (CMC), to take a 7-6 lead, as the power was restored to my part of Monterey as I pulled into the driveway.
The Niners kicked off and Samson Ebukan leveled Blough and forced an Arizona punt. After a typically fearless return by the versatile and dynamic Ray-Ray McCloud III, Purdy was sacked by J.J. Watt, in his final NFL game, and the Niners were forced to punt. Armstead would then help stuff an AZ 4th and one attempt. The quarter ended at 7-6, SF.
After exchanges, Tashaun Gipson Sr. intercepted Blough after SF had punted to the AZ 12, and it was time for a "Welcome Back Elijah Mitchell" cheer as he powered over three defenders and into the end zone. 14-6 SF. AZ came back despite some run-stuffs by #96, T.Y. McGill, and Corey Clement ran for a TD to make it 14-13, SF.
Some mild stress could be felt by fans. Another excellent return by Ray-Ray, a pass to Brandon Aiyuk (who went over 1,000 yards for the season on the day), passes to Deebo and CMC and a Brock Purdy pass to George Kittle, who nimbly tip-toed through the end zone for a TD, made it 21-13 SF at halftime.
The Cardinals kicked off and Watt had another sack, but CMC and Elijah Mitchell had key runs with Mitchell boosting the Niners' lead to 28-13, and the crowd collectively began to exhale. Yet another interception by Tashaun Gipson Sr. and some Gore-like runs by Mason led to a FG by Robbie Gould: 31-13, SF, at 5:47 of the 3rd Q.
A sack by #75, Jordan "THIS is what I'm talkin' about" Willis, caused a fumble which would lead to another Purdy to Kittle TD, to make the score 38-13, SF. (Quick note: Purdy could use that collective push technique from rugby players referenced in a Letter to the Editor a few weeks ago, as he went nowhere when he tried to score from the One.)
McSorley replaced Blough at QB, but it was to be all Niner D-FENCE for the balance of the contest, as a Mitch Wishnowsky punt settled on the AZ 3-yard line at 5:20 of the 4th Q.
Final score: San Francisco 49ers 38, Arizona Cardinals 13.
Next up: San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, January 14, 1:30 p.m.
For a condensed video of the game, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI8REL5PYm4 (11:46)
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Monterey, CA
https://www.cce-mcle.com/
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Letters to the Editor
A Gritty Team Fit for a Gritty City
I'm not sure there has ever been a team more representative of its community than this year's vintage of the Buffalo Bills. The gritty city who has survived a tragic year, with a racially-motivated mass shooting in a supermarket, and a series of fatal winter storms, loyally roots for an equally gritty team hoping to cap off a very challenging season with a fairytale championship run.
First, dealing with the sudden death of tight end Dawson Knox's younger brother (FIU linebacker Luke Knox), and last week's near tragedy of safety Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest. The outpouring of support for the city, the team, and Damar Hamlin's charity has been a welcome reminder of the genuine goodness in people. Perhaps this is the year that this gritty team fit for this gritty community delivers this championship-starved city a Super Bowl.
Jim Nicodemus
Orinda, CA
Pete Carroll
Pete Carroll blows chunks.
Kristen LaRue
San Francisco
Very Cool
I subscribed. My main team is the White Sox. I'm still living off the glory that was 2005!
I had great seats this past summer when Dylan Cease went 8 2/3 innings before giving up a hit. Would have been nice, but that's baseball.
Chris M.
Chicago, IL
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears (MBkB) 92, Stanford Cardinal 70
Cal Bears (WBkB) 74, Arizona State Sun Devils 61
Golden State Warriors 118, Portland Trail Blazers 112
San Francisco 49ers 38, Arizona Cardinals 13
USF Dons (MBkB) 75, Gonzaga Bulldogs 77
Features & Commentary
Bowls on Rolls, by Andy Dolich
Brian Sabean, Giants architect of Three World Series, by
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Consider A New Year's Donation
Don't Worry about the Warriors / The Kids are Alright, by
Howard Pearlstein
Grand Canyon Dories, by Rudi Petschek
Mike Tyson, from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Organizations
Cal Bears
Oakland A's
Oakland Roots
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco Giants
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Stanford Cardinal
USF Dons
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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Golden State Warriors 118
Portland Trail Blazers 112
Friday, December 30, 2022
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Draymond Green presents Gary Payton II, who now plays for the Trail Blazers, with his Championship ring in front of 18,064 cheering fans.
Caption and photo by Rich Yee.
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Klay Thompson being guarded by Damian Lillard early in the first quarter. Thompson goes on to score 31 points in the game.
Caption and photo by Rich Yee.
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Bowls
on Rolls
by Andy Dolich
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To help me better understand how millions of Americans spent hours of precious time over the last few weeks watching College Football Bowls from coast-to-coast and in Bermuda, I put this complicated grid of connectivity on my whiteboard connected by yards of thread.
GPS Bowls?
Who was responsible for selling the naming rights to these Bowl
games? Many of these games have corporate sponsors' names attached to their geography. It will be your mission to match them up.
Bahamas Bowl - Ala. Birmingham 24, Miami Ohio 20
Fenway Bowl - Louisville 24, Cincinnati 7
L.A. Bowl - Fresno S. 29, Washington St. 6
New Mexico Bowl - BYU 24, SMU 23
Frisco Bowl - Boise State 35, North Texas 32
Texas Bowl - Texas Tech 42, Mississippi 25
Myrtle Beach Bowl - Marshall 28, UConn 14
Hawaii Bowl - Middle Tenn. St,.25, San Diego St. 23
Las Vegas Bowl - Oregon St. 30, Florida 3
New Orleans Bowl - W. Kentucky, South Alabama 23
Birmingham Bowl - E. Carolina 53, Coastal Carolina 29
Boca Raton Bowl - Toledo 21, Liberty 19
Music City Bowl - Iowa 21, Kentucky 0
Arizona Bowl - Ohio U. 30, Wyoming 27
Alamo Bowl - Washington 27, Texas 20
Now it’s your turn to match up these sponsors to the Geography Bowls.
Wasabi, Jimmy Kimmel and Stifel,
RoofClaim.com, SRS Distribution,
Valero, Titans Perfect,
Taxact, HomeTown Lenders,
Ticketsmarter, Lending Tree,
R7L Carriers, Quick Lane,
Easy Post
Thank You For Your Service:
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl - Air Force 30, Baylor 15
Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman - Duke Blue Devils 30, UCF Knights 13
The First Responder Bowl - Memphis 38, Utah State 10
Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl - N. Carolina A&T vs. Alcorn
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl - Houston 23, Louisiana 16
Food:
Idaho Potato Bowl - Eastern Michigan 41-San Jose State 27
Cheez-It - Florida State 36-Oklahoma 32
Duke’s Mayo Bowl - Maryland 16, NC State 12
Gator Bowl - Notre Dame 46, S. Carolina 38
Do You Have A Pair Of Jumper Cables:
Autozone Liberty Bowl - Arkansas 55, Kansas 53 in 3 overtimes.
Insure An Exciting Game:
If you are worried about any “Mayhem” to your home or car while
attending Bowl games, you can get a deal before joining your tailgate
Allstate Sugar Bowl - Alabama 45, Kansas St. 20
Vitamin C:
What do you want in your bowl?
Peach - Georgia 42, Ohio State 41
Citrus - LSU 63, Purdue 7
Orange - Tenn. 31, Clemson 14
Sugar - Alabama 45, Kansas St. 20
Points In Every Direction
Just pointing this out as a complete bowl of useless information, unless.....
Total Points scored by winning teams: 1,390.
Total Points scored by losing teams: 916
Most Points scored: LSU 63 vs Purdue, 7
Shutout: Kentucky - 0
Single digit scorers: Purdue 7, Cincinnati 7, Washington St. 6, Florida 3,
Kentucky 3.
Most combined points in one game: 108, Arkansas-Kansas
Fewest combined points in one game: 21, Iowa-Kentucky
Enjoy tonight' s College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship
between the Georgia Bulldogs and the TCU-Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood California.
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Andy Dolich operates Dolich & Associates, a sports consultancy, in Los Altos. A local resident, Dolich has more than 30 years of experience as an executive for professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer teams. For earlier articles by Andy Dolich published in Sports Today!, click HERE.
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Cal Bears 92
Stanford Cardinal 70
Friday, January 6, 2023
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Unleashing another shot from behind the arc, Sam Alajiki (#24) went 5-for-6 in 3-point shooting, finishing with a season high of 19 points, as the University of California Golden Bears played host to the Stanford Cardinal at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Friday, January 6. Final score: Bears 92, Cardinal 70. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers. | |
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USF Dons 75
Gonzaga Bulldogs 77
Thursday, January 5, 2023
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USF Dons guard Khalil Shabazz scored 17 points with nine rebounds as the Dons were defeated by the 9th ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 77-75, at War Memorial Gym at the Sobrato Center on Thursday, January 5th.
Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Cal Bears 74
Arizona State Sun Devils 61
Monday, January 2, 2023
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California Golden Bears forward Michelle Oniyah scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Bears defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, 74-61, on Monday, January 2nd at Haas Pavilion. Caption and photo
by Darren Yamashita.
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Cal guard Leilani McIntosh scored 11 points and dished out eight assists while holding ASU's top scorer Tyi Skinner to 4 for 14 shooting and eight points under her season average. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita. | |
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Giants agree to two-year contract with
outfielder Michael Conforto
The Giants and outfielder Michael Conforto agreed to terms on a two-year Major League contract worth $36 million, which includes an opt-out following the 2023 season if Conforto accumulates a total of 350 plate appearances. Conforto will make $18 million in both 2023 and 2024. Conforto will donate $90,000 to the Giants Community Fund in both 2023 and 2024.
Conforto, 29, last played in 2021 for the Mets where he hit .232 with 14 home runs, 55 RBI, 20 doubles and a .729 OPS in 125 games. The Seattle, WA native earned All-MLB 2nd Team honors in his 2020 campaign with New York, slashing .322/.412/.515 with 12 doubles and nine homers in 54 games. Conforto did not play during the 2022 season, recovering from right shoulder surgery that was done in April.
Conforto was an All-Star in 2017 and from 2017-2020 he put together a .265/.369/.495 slash line with 86 doubles, 97 homers, 273 RBI and an .864 OPS. Conforto’s 97 homers as an outfielder in that span were eighth-most in the Majors behind Mike Trout (131), Bryce Harper (108), Aaron Judge (107), Christian Yelich (107), Charlie Blackmon (102), Mookie Betts (99) and George Springer (99). His .369 OBP and .868 OPS as an OF were both 10th-best among Major League outfielders in that time.
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For a full report, click HERE.
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Make Sense of the Madness:
The Evolving Business of College Athletics
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A six session course in the 2023 Winter Quarter at
Stanford Continuing Studies. The course will be listed in the
SCS Catalog on 11/7 with signups beginning on 11/28: continuingstudies.stanford.edu
Weekly course sessions begin on Tuesday, January 31st
from 7-9 pm. At this time all sessions will be virtual on Zoom.
Stanford Continuing Studies
Winter Quarter 2023 -- BUS 119
Title: Make Sense of the Madness:
The Evolving Business of College Athletics
Instructor -- Andy Dolich
The business of college athletics is booming. Close to 2,000 athletic departments throughout the U.S. generate $25.5 billion in media rights while attracting over 190 million enthusiastic, ticket-buying fans. This industry is evolving real-time in increasingly complex ways. The recent news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference has created waves of uncertainty and speculation about the future. Just a year ago, college athletes were first permitted to profit from the rights for their Name, Image, or Likeness (NIL) while on the playing fields of their schools. What do these seismic changes mean for college athletes, administrators, and fans now and
in the future?
This course examines the business of college sports past,
present and future.
Session One -- Introduction on the Business of College Sports
Session Two -- Overview of the changes in the Pac-12 and beyond -- Ted Robinson
Session Three -- Economics -- Dr. Dan Rascher
Session Four -- The Media -- Jon Wilner
Session Five -- Athletes and coaches - Ben Braun
Session Six -- Final Round -- Table with representatives of involved
constituencies.
Sessions will include interactive discussions from industry experts.
Students will leave this course with insights into the revolutionary changes affecting the business of college sports.
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Andy Dolich has over five decades of leadership in the sports industry, including executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse. Presently Dolich is Commissioner of Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: Goodbye, Oakland; 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro and co-author of LOL, Loss of Logo, What's Your Next Move? For articles by Andy Dolich published in Sports Today!, click HERE.
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As the holiday season comes to a close, we are proud to announce this year's Community Champions. These five incredible individuals dedicated their time and hearts to improve and support their communities through courage, strength, and self-sacrifice. To learn more about Dee, Renee, Rodney, Mary, and Tony, please visit athletics.com/communitychampion.
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Tampa Bay is the sixth NFL team to enter the playoffs with a losing record. The NFC Bucs have an 8-9 record.
SO, six teams have now made the NFL playoffs with losing records, two with 4-5 records in the strike-shortened 1982 season.
Name one of the two teams out of the first five that won a game in the playoffs. If you know both,
you are a genius.
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Don't worry about the Warriors
/ The Kids are Alright
by Howard Pearlstein
…doesn’t mean they’ll win every game, although the Piston’s last second 3-pointer is an ironic mirror of the Dubs’ recent finish against the Hawks. Gotta love the magic even tho it hurts to see it from the other team’s side.
BUT – even without Steph or Wiggs or Kuminga or JaMychal or a good umbrella, what we’ve been waiting and hoping for is here – smoothly-co-ordinated play of new and two-way and bench players integrated into playing with veterans and each other worked well – very well.
Klay and Poole did well, of course, carried the load as usual, but Ty Jerome had 18, Anthony Lamb had 17, PBJ and Moody and the rest playing up to the levels the team had hoped for – offense and defense -- and getting from behind to the tie (with 0.1 left).
And of course, Mr Mojo made an appearance.
“Hey kids,” he said, “Sorry, but this one is for the Pistons. I’m traveling with El Senor and he’s my ride – he drives a Ford and you know -- Detroit Iron. But I still love you guys, love the Bay Area -- great weather even when it rains too much -- or did you think Kevon tipping in the winning shot against the Hawks was business as usual? You’re still the most fun in any game played in short pants.”
And he showed it with a blocked shot flying, hitting other hands and then bouncing into the hands of a Dubs player who was standing at the 3-point curve and who reacted immediately for a score. (Or did I fall asleep and dream that? Edit the game in my eyes-closed half-asleep dream-mind while hearing Fitz and Bueke on TV? Was it in another game? Brain jellied from too much tv during the sequester?)
I’m not worried about Oldtimers’ Disease – those who know me know I was just as spaced out when I was 16 and in high school. And those were the 50s, before I knew anything about things like weed. Had no idea what the hell Philly Police Chief Frank Rizzo was talking about when he raided the Gilded Cage Coffee House where classical music played while we were drinking coffee and pretending to be intellectual bohemians when we were just trying to meet/pick up the girls who were also pretending. Ah well.
And Mr. Mojo seems to be working specifically for newbies – rookies and new hires for both the Dubs and the 9ers – creating opportunities to give new guys a chance to shine. Hufanga on Willis’ blocked punt for a Kick Six last year. Brock Purdy and Mason and Davis-Price for the 9ers this year.
And the Dubs’ two-way guys no longer a problem for their play – they came through as needed – only problem now is NBA rules and the $$ to keep them when the 50-days are up. And all the other Dubs newbies passing their bumper-car game on their way into the Warriors’ poetry in motion game.
And when Steph and Wiggs can return (and hopeful that Iguodala can come back), Dubs will have enough time to get the timing down and polish up the game to shine in the playoffs.
It all looks good. When a game played by mostly backups only loses by a shot at 0.01, it’s just whatever – the weather, astrology, global warming – they’re not “backups” anymore – they’re Dubs, and those kids are alright.
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Howard Pearlstein has been a few places and done a few things.
An old friend once said, "Howard, you live your life like you're trying to fill in a dust jacket blurb." Well, then all I have to do is write a book that will get published.
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Mike Tyson -- from the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee | |
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The annual dental convention in Anaheim that I’ve been going to has been a great place to get athlete autographs. There’s a vendor there who always hires athletes to sign autographs for customers who purchase their products. One year they had Mike Tyson. After making the required purchase the vendor gave me a boxing glove and I got in line to meet Mike Tyson. Even though he was sitting when I approached his table he looked massive. Next I found myself staring at his face tattoo as I chatted with him for a moment while he signed my glove. I shook his hand and thanked him. He was very polite and I was happy for the chance to meet this boxing legend.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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Crystal Rapids’ mountain of churning foam allowing
safe passage to an assertive dory.
Photo by Rudi Petschek.
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No. 8 Cal Opens 2023 Season at Super 16
Presented by Ozone
Bears to Face No 18 Iowa, No. 22 BYU, and
No. 24 Arizona State
BERKELEY - The 2023 women's gymnastics season begins this weekend for No. 8 California as the Bears travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for the Super 16 presented by Ozone. Cal is set to compete in session three of the four-session, two-day event at Orleans Arena slated for 12:00 PM PT on Saturday, Jan. 7 and will face No. 18 Iowa, No. 22 BYU, and No. 24 Arizona State.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.calbears.com
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Conquered Las Vegas
Stanford opened its season with a quad meet win over Oregon State, Georgia, and Rutgers at the inaugural Super 16 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Led by an all-around title from senior Chloe Widner, Stanford won its first meet of the season, topping Georgia, Oregon State, and Rutgers at the inaugural Super 16 Presented By Ozone in Las Vegas.
Stanford led all teams with a total of 196.175, followed by Georgia with a score of 195.950, Oregon State with a score of 195.450, and Rutgers with a score of 194.700.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE
www.gostanford.com
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One Spartan Nation Members Donate Over $1 Million in December
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State Athletics thanks all One Spartan Nation members for their commitment to the nearly 500 student-athletes and their success after a very successful December. The Spartans welcomed nine major gifts last month which eclipsed $1.165 million and produced $163,275 in the first Day of Giving for athletics in late November. SJSU completed the most successful fall in the history of athletics, and the generosity of One Spartan Nation helps SJSU Athletics provide a cutting-edge experience for its student-athletes.
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For a full report, click HERE.
#AllSpartans
www.sjsuspartans.com
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Burnes, White to be Inducted into
Saint Mary’s Hall of Fame
MORAGA, Calif. — The Saint Mary's College Athletics Department announced the 2023 Hall of Fame Class today, honoring baseball and football. Corbin Burnes and Bryan White are being recognized by the College and are set to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame on January 21.
The Athletics Hall of Fame inductions will be part of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony presented by the Alumni Association on January 21. The program begins at 1:30 pm and tickets are available for $25, which include heavy appetizers and drinks.
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For a full report, click HERE.
#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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No. 9/10 Gonzaga Squeezes Out Narrow
Win Over Dons
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Leading for a majority of the contest on Thursday night, the University of San Francisco men's basketball team (11-7, 0-3 WCC) battled No.9/10 Gonzaga (13-3, 2-0 WCC) to the wire at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center, but the Bulldogs ultimately squeaked out a 77-75 victory over the Dons on a late basket from Rasir Bolton.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.usfdons.com
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Broncos Can't Hold On Late In 81-76 Loss
To #9 Gonzaga
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – There was no shortage of effort in Santa Clara men's basketball's narrow loss to Gonzaga. The Broncos gave the ninth-ranked Bulldogs everything they could handle and held a one-point lead inside the final 90 seconds, but ultimately were just unable to hold on down the stretch as they dropped to 2-2 in WCC play with an 81-76 loss.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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Earthquakes Sign Cam Cilley, Keegan Tingey to Homegrown Contracts
Stanford teammates become 12th and 13th Homegrown signings in club history
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have signed midfielder Cam Cilley and defender Keegan Tingey to Homegrown Player contracts for the 2023 season with club options through 2026. The two Stanford University graduates become the 12th and 13th products of the Quakes Academy to sign with the first team.
Click here to download highlights and photos of Cam Cilley and Keegan Tingey
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Click HERE.
www.sjearthquakes.com
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There's something cool for everyone to experience at the 2023 AHRMA Classic MotoFest™ of Monterey. Photo credit Kevin McIntosh
Tickets Now Available for the Highly-Anticipated AHRMA Classic MotoFest™ of Monterey
Spectator tickets are now on sale for one of the most exciting and highly-anticipated vintage motorcycle events of the year.
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) announces the return of the Classic MotoFest of Monterey™ to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca July 14-16, 2023. This third iteration of the event promises an even bigger and better family vintage motorcycle experience.
This year’s event will spotlight the amazing vintage racing sidecars, their history at Laguna Seca, and the personalities past and present that make this unique part of 2-wheeled racing so exciting
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Click HERE
www.weathertechracewaylagunaseca.com
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Oakland Roots Sports Club to Host Memphis 901 FC in 2023 USL Championship Home Opener
on March 25th
Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots SC are set to host Memphis 901 FC in the Club’s 2023 USL Championship Home Opener at Laney College. The game is set for a 7:00 PM PT kick-off on Saturday, March 25th as Memphis heads to Oakland for the first time.
“The announcement of the Home Opener is incredibly exciting for everyone here in Oakland,” said Oakland Roots Head Coach Noah Delgado. “Laney is our fortress and that first game on March 25th will set the tone for the season about how hard it will be for the other teams when they come to play at Laney.”
The full 2023 Oakland Roots Season schedule will be released soon. Oakland Roots will open the season away at the defending Champions, San Antonio FC, on March 11th for their respective Home Opener. Oakland Roots will get the chance for revenge against the team who knocked them out of the 2022 playoffs.
The Home Opener has SOLD OUT for every Oakland Roots season to date, and another SELL OUT is expected this year. Get guaranteed access to the 2023 Home Opener today by becoming an Oakland Roots Member or securing a Town Pack. Learn more about the benefits of Oakland Roots ticket packages below.
BUY NOW!
www.oaklandrootssc.com
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"Good things come to those who wait"
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brady could be the first to win the Super Bowl with a losing team. If anyone could do it, it is Tom Brady.
A Tampa Bay victory would make the club the losingest team to win a Super Bowl and would replace
Eli Manning's 9-7 record for the worst win/loss
record to win a Super Bowl.
1982 – The Cleveland Browns (4-5, lost their first playoff game against the Raiders)
1982 – The Detroit Lions (4-5, lost their first playoff game against Washington)
2010 – The Seattle Seahawks (7-9, won their first playoff game against New Orleans)
2014 – The Carolina Panthers (7-8-1, won their first playoff game against Arizona)
2020 – The Washington Football Team (7-9, lost their first playoff game to the Buccaneers)
2022 - The Tampa Bay Bucs (8-9... Any given Sunday going Brady's way could...)
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Go Tom Brady!
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Editor's Note
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Cal Bears 92 (MBkB), Stanford Cardinal 70, January 6, 2023.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
USF Dons 75 (MBkB), Gonzaga Bulldogs 77, January 5, 2023.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Cal Bears (WBkB) 74, Arizona State Sun Devils 61, January 2, 2023. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Golden State Warriors 118, Portland Trail Blazers 112, December 30, 2022. Photos by Rich Yee.
Cal Bears (MBkB) 80, Colorado Buffaloes 76, December 31, 2022. Photos by Ron Sellers.
Golden State Warriors 118, Portland Trail Blazers 112,
December 30, 2022. Photos by Rich Yee.
Cal Bears (MBkB) 43, Utah Utes 58, December 29, 2022.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
USF Dons (MBkB) 97, Arizona State Sun Devils 60, December 21, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita
USF Dons (WBkB) 59 vs. Loyola Marymount Lions 68, December 17, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Cal Bears (WBkB) 75, UC San Diego Tritons 61, December 16, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Cal Bears (WBkB) 83, University of Pacific Tigers 66, December 10, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita
Saint Mary’s College Gaels (MBkB) 68, Missouri State Bears 48, December 7, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, January 9, through
Sunday, January 15, 2023
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Monday, January 9
Tuesday, January 10
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns, 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Arizona Coyotes, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11
San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
Thursday, January 12
Friday, January 13
Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs, 4:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 14
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 15
Golden State Warriors @ Chicago Bulls, 12:30 p.m.
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